Olympia, WA Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Olympia, WA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 123 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Olympia, WA spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
259.8 mi
Pasco, WA
Quickest Drive
54m
Auburn, WA
Plan Around Olympia, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Olympia, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Olympia, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Olympia, WA
Driving from Olympia, WA
Expect an average of 123 miles and about 2h 28m behind the wheel when leaving Olympia, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 260 miles (5h 5m), while the shortest is just 41 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Olympia, WA most often head toward Pasco, WA (259.8 mi, 5h 5m), Bellingham, WA (150.1 mi, 3h 7m), Vancouver, WA (104.8 mi, 1h 57m), Seattle, WA (61 mi, 1h 18m), and Auburn, WA (41.4 mi, 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 123-mile trip from Olympia, WA, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Olympia, WA and 4 routes heading into Olympia, WA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 41 to 260 miles.
The longest mapped route from Olympia, WA covers 260 miles and takes approximately 5h 5m. Shorter options start at just 41 miles.
The average route from Olympia, WA runs about 123 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 123-mile trip from Olympia, WA costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Olympia, WA include Pasco, WA, Bellingham, WA, Vancouver, WA and Seattle, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Olympia, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
55,583
Median Income
$76,930
Median Home Value
$457,900
Median Age
39.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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